2 Chronicles 33:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Manasseh constructed altars to the heavenly bodies in both the inner and outer courts of the temple.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 33:5
Systematic pollution of the temple's courts with astral altars.
What Does 2 Chronicles 33:5 Mean?
The two courts—the inner courtyard (where priests performed sacrifices) and the outer court (where the people assembled)—represented the full vertical structure of temple worship. By placing altars to the host of heaven (celestial bodies) in both spaces, Manasseh ensured that astral worship permeated every level of the sanctuary.
This systematic placement made idolatry inescapable and central to the temple's function, completely remaking the sanctuary into a center of pagan cosmic religion rather than covenant worship.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 33:5
What does 2 Chronicles 33:5 mean?
Manasseh constructed altars to the heavenly bodies in both the inner and outer courts of the temple.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 33:5?
Systematic pollution of the temple's courts with astral altars.